- EPA range
- 81mi
- Highway estimate
- 69mi steady 70 mph, mild weather
- DC fast peak
- — port not yet curated
We haven't hand-checked this model's battery, charging speed and port yet. EPA numbers below come straight from FuelEconomy.gov; network access assumes a CCS1 port.
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Specs
- Efficiency
- 124 MPGe · 27 kWh/100 mi
- Apple CarPlay
- Not yet checked
- Android Auto
- Not yet checked
Charging networks
| Network | Access | Plug & Charge | Near you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Supercharger | Not supported | — | — |
| Electrify America | Native | App or card | — |
| EVgo | Native | App or card | — |
| ChargePoint | Native | App or card | — |
| IONNA | Native | App or card | — |
| Blink | Native | App or card | — |
Last verified November 1, 2026. Station counts are DC fast sites within 25 mi. Connectors and adapters explained · Map chargers for this car
Recalls 2
Air Bags: Frontal 17V720000 · Nov 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 17V088000 · Feb 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.
Risk: A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
These are recalls for the model year. To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
33 complaints filed with NHTSA. Top systems named:
Versions
How the versions of the 2016 i3 differ. Range and efficiency are EPA figures; battery and charging are our curated specs where we have them.
| Version | Drive | EPA range | Winter est. | kWh/100 mi | Battery | DC peak | Level 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEV | RWD | 81 mi | 57 mi | 27 | — | — | — |